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SDAH 631
When on life a darkness falls,
When the mist flows chilling,
Paths and sign posts lost in doubt,
Loveless, unfulfilling,
Text
1
When on life a darkness falls,
When the mist flows chilling,
Paths and sign posts lost in doubt,
Loveless, unfulfilling,
Reach us, Jesus, from Your cross,
Though we feel forsaken;
Keep us through the aching night
Till new dawns awaken.
2
When the dreams and vows of youth
Painfully accuse us,
Stab our conscience, steal our worth,
Christ will not refuse us:
Peace the world cannot provide,
Daily resurrection,
Strong companion at our side
For each new direction.
3
Come and meet Him, Friend and Lord,
Thro’ the gospel story:
Open door to life and peace,
Window into glory.
All who seek Him, soon are found,
Made His close relation:
Christ our pathway, Christ our home,
Christ our sure foundation.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(c) Isa 28:16
Author
Brian Wren (1936-)
Year Published
1983
Copyright
Words copyright 1985 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Hymn Tune
EMERALD GATES
Metrical Number
7.6.7.6.D.
Tune Source
Anon. from Hymns and Tunes, 1886
Hymn Score
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Notes
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“When on life a darkness falls, when the mist flows chilling. Paths and signposts lost in doubt, loveless, unfulfilling. Reach us Jesus from your cross, though we feel forsaken. Keep us through the aching night, till the new dawns awaken” (Lesson 6, 1st Quarter 2021 -Sunday, Doom on the Nations, 1/31/2021)
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